Teaching Interests
My teaching interests include Industrial (I/O) Psychology, Behavioral Statistics, Research Methods, Introduction to Psychology, Culture & Psychology (study abroad course), and Human Factors and Ergonomics at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, I have taught Organizational Behavior for the Towson University Human Resource Development (HRD) Program. Current and recent courses taught are listed below.
Industrial Psychology, PSYC 327
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O) is the study of human behavior in work contexts. This course is designed to provide information about the people, beliefs, ideas, and applications of I/O psychology. During this course, we will seek to understand human behavior and mental processes in the workplace through exploration of psychological theories and application. Course topics include: Performance, Job Analysis, Assessment, Selection, Training, Appraisals, Organizations, Teams, Organizational Attitudes, Workplace Health, Motivation, and Leadership. This course requires the completion of quizzes, activities, a team project, and a midterm and final exam.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O) is the study of human behavior in work contexts. This course is designed to provide information about the people, beliefs, ideas, and applications of I/O psychology. During this course, we will seek to understand human behavior and mental processes in the workplace through exploration of psychological theories and application. Course topics include: Performance, Job Analysis, Assessment, Selection, Training, Appraisals, Organizations, Teams, Organizational Attitudes, Workplace Health, Motivation, and Leadership. This course requires the completion of quizzes, activities, a team project, and a midterm and final exam.
Behavioral Statistics, PSYC 212
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide an introduction into the use of statistics in psychology, with emphasis on elementary theory of measurement and computation, measures of central tendency and variability, tests of significance, correlation procedures, Chi square, ANOVA, and nonparametric procedures. Through this course, students will become familiar with basic statistical theory and application. This course requires the completion of both in and out of class exercises, exams, and a final cumulative exam.
This course will provide an introduction into the use of statistics in psychology, with emphasis on elementary theory of measurement and computation, measures of central tendency and variability, tests of significance, correlation procedures, Chi square, ANOVA, and nonparametric procedures. Through this course, students will become familiar with basic statistical theory and application. This course requires the completion of both in and out of class exercises, exams, and a final cumulative exam.
Introduction to Psychology, PSYC 101
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide an introduction to the field of psychology using a problem solving framework. This course will be co-taught in a hybrid format. Course topics include: Genetics and Evolution, Neuropsychology, Sensation and Perceptions, Learning, Memory, and Cognition, Development, Diversity, Social, Personality, Motivation, Disorders and Therapy, and Work, Stress, and Health. This course requires the completion of online quizzes, in class activities, a written essay assignment, and a midterm and final exam.
This course will provide an introduction to the field of psychology using a problem solving framework. This course will be co-taught in a hybrid format. Course topics include: Genetics and Evolution, Neuropsychology, Sensation and Perceptions, Learning, Memory, and Cognition, Development, Diversity, Social, Personality, Motivation, Disorders and Therapy, and Work, Stress, and Health. This course requires the completion of online quizzes, in class activities, a written essay assignment, and a midterm and final exam.
Research Methods in Psychology, PSYC 314
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction into psychological research, with emphasis on designing, conducting, and understanding research methodology. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to design, interpret, and appropriately use research.
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction into psychological research, with emphasis on designing, conducting, and understanding research methodology. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to design, interpret, and appropriately use research.
Human Factors and Ergonomics, PSYC 470
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) is the multidisciplinary study of human centered design. Specifically, the goal of HFE is to design safe and efficient systems, organizations, jobs, machines, tools, interfaces, and products that maximize fit between the user, equipment, and environment. This course is designed to provide information about the history, theory, and implementation of the HFE discipline. Just as the HFE discipline draws from many fields so too will this course which will include material and discussions from psychology, engineering, medicine, and computer sciences. By the end of this course, you will understand the basics of design, work-space assessment, stress and strain, Universal Design, accessibility, and micro/macro ergonomics. This course requires the completion of quizzes, activities, and a team project.
Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) is the multidisciplinary study of human centered design. Specifically, the goal of HFE is to design safe and efficient systems, organizations, jobs, machines, tools, interfaces, and products that maximize fit between the user, equipment, and environment. This course is designed to provide information about the history, theory, and implementation of the HFE discipline. Just as the HFE discipline draws from many fields so too will this course which will include material and discussions from psychology, engineering, medicine, and computer sciences. By the end of this course, you will understand the basics of design, work-space assessment, stress and strain, Universal Design, accessibility, and micro/macro ergonomics. This course requires the completion of quizzes, activities, and a team project.